GL15 5RB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in GL15 5RB

GL15 5RB, Forest of Dean has recorded a total of 28 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.24 per 1,000 population. This GL15 5RB crime rate stands in contrast to the broader GL15 postcode area, which has experienced 107 crimes and a crime rate of 4.82 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this GL15 5RB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around GL15 5RB, encompassing approximately 1966 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the GL15 5RB area, explore the GL15 5RB Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (36.36% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

GL15 5RB Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Albert Street with total crimes: 8
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 3
  • The Hawthorns with total crimes: 2

GL15 5RB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1514.2436.36%
Anti-social behaviour47.63300.00%
Burglary32.030.00%
Other theft21.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.020.00%
Drugs11.020.00%
Shoplifting10.51-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1110.6883.33%
Other theft25.59100.00%
Shoplifting21.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.020.00%
Public order11.020.00%
Other crime10.510.00%
Vehicle crime10.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.51-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.09-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.05-66.67%
Public order11.020.00%
Other theft10.510.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1011.1966.67%
Anti-social behaviour65.0920.00%
Burglary23.05-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson11.02-75.00%
Drugs10.510.00%
Public order10.51-75.00%
Shoplifting10.51-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences612.72-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.05150.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.5433.33%
Public order42.030.00%
Burglary32.0350.00%
Shoplifting21.530.00%
Vehicle crime11.020.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1013.2242.86%
Public order45.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.0350.00%
Other crime31.530.00%
Burglary21.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.02-66.67%
Other theft11.020.00%
Vehicle crime10.510.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences710.68-36.36%
Anti-social behaviour63.56200.00%
Public order43.05300.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.030.00%
Vehicle crime11.020.00%
Other theft10.51-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1110.17-8.33%
Other theft25.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.02-50.00%
Robbery11.020.00%
Burglary10.51-66.67%
Other crime10.510.00%
Public order10.51-92.31%
Shoplifting10.51-80.00%

In January 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order1322.8985.71%
Violence and sexual offences126.619.09%
Shoplifting56.1066.67%
Anti-social behaviour42.54100.00%
Burglary32.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.530.00%
Other theft21.020.00%
Other crime11.02-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.510.00%
Possession of weapons10.510.00%
Drugs10.510.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1114.75-31.25%
Public order75.59133.33%
Other crime33.56-40.00%
Shoplifting31.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.53-60.00%
Vehicle crime11.020.00%
Possession of weapons10.510.00%
Robbery10.510.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1617.80166.67%
Anti-social behaviour58.14150.00%
Other crime52.540.00%
Public order32.5450.00%
Shoplifting31.5350.00%
Vehicle crime11.530.00%
Other theft10.51-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.51-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.050.00%
Other theft21.530.00%
Public order21.020.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.020.00%
Shoplifting21.020.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 41 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20242
June 20246
May 20245
April 20242
March 20246
February 20242
January 20244
December 20232
November 20235
October 20232

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 121 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.08 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202411
July 20246
June 202410
May 20246
April 202410
March 20247
February 202411
January 202412
December 202311
November 202316
October 20236

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
January 20241

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
June 20242
May 20243
April 20242
February 20241
January 20243

A total of 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
June 20241
May 20244
April 20243
March 20242
January 20242
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 20 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
June 20241
May 20242
February 20241
January 20245
December 20233
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 41 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20244
April 20244
March 20244
February 20241
January 202413
December 20237
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20243
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20235

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the GL15 5RB postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Albert Street
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Burglary1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. The Hawthorns
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Steel Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Bath Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
  • 6. Regent Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. The Orchards
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Woodland Rise
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Queen Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Springfield Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Watermead
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Shopping Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. The Folders
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Hams Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1